6 THINGS I'M GLAD ABOUT!
Psalm 126:3, "The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad."
I'M GLAD I'M SAVED!
Acts 13:52, "And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost."
On May 7, 1979, I trusted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior. He literally transformed me, from the inside out, into a new man. After all these years, I am still amazed at the profound, complete, permanent, and glorious change the Lord has produced in my life.
I'M GLAD I GOT BAPTIZED!
Acts 2:41, "Then they that gladly received his word were baptized:"
The day I followed the Lord in believer's baptism is forever etched into my mind. Baptism is the most important step a new believer can take. It is the first step in the Christian life. Biblical baptism was always by immersion and immediately followed a profession of faith.
I'M GLAD I JOINED A LOCAL, FUNDAMENTAL, INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH! Acts 2:47, "Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved." The local church has helped me grow in my faith, understand God's Word, and has blessed me more than any other institution. Note: Attending church is good, but every Christian needs to join a good local church. The more I study and understand God's Word, the stronger I become in my Baptist convictions.
I'M GLAD GOD HAS PUT INTO MY HEART A LOVE AND DESIRE FOR THE WORD OF GOD! Psalms 119:72, "The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver." The Bible has meant more to me than any other possession.
I'M GLAD GOD HAS PUT IN MY HEART A DESIRE TO SEE SOULS SAVED! Proverbs 11:30, "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." There is nothing as thrilling as seeing the Lord transform the lives of people who trust Him as their personal Savior. I'm certainly not the soul winner I desire to be, but winning others to faith in Christ is the greatest thing I know.
I'M GLAD JESUS HAS PROMISED HE'S COMING BACK! John 14:3, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." As our world degenerates into spiritual anarchy, it is a great encouragement to know that our Lord and Savior is coming again to make things right.
No doubt, most folks reading this feel the way I do, but if we are not careful, our enthusiasm can and will fade over a period of time if we do not maintain our walk with the Lord.
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